Car Wipers not working (get tangled)

buckeejit · 3 Apr 2013 at 23:37

I posted a thread about this and thought that the problem was sorted but it isn't

I turned my wipers on when there was heavy snow the other week (stupid me) and ever since, the wipers aren't working. I've had a look and the bolts that hold the wiper arms on are loose so the wipers don't work. I'm not sure if the motor part is bent but can't check as I have no idea how to remove the cover that sits on top of them (hope this makes sense).

I was wondering if anyone would have a clue as to how much this will cost to fix it?

"andy" · 4 Apr 2013 at 06:56

what car ? what year ? looked in the haynes ? looked at part prices on gsf/ecp etc ?

Dr Who · 4 Apr 2013 at 07:09

Will probably just need the arms unbolting, repositioning and tightening as they have moved on the splines due to the load.

Simple home fix.

MrMoonX · 4 Apr 2013 at 09:01

you probably bent a rod somewhere in the mechanism

Hank_Marvin · 4 Apr 2013 at 09:16

Dr Who said:
Will probably just need the arms unbolting, repositioning and tightening as they have moved on the splines due to the load.

Simple home fix.

That will be it I suspect.

Normally there is just a little plastic cover hiding the bolt, pop it off and do as above.

buckeejit · 4 Apr 2013 at 22:23

Hank_Marvin said:
That will be it I suspect.

Normally there is just a little plastic cover hiding the bolt, pop it off and do as above.

I had a look and couldn't see how I would get into have a look. I did take the bolts off however... is that what you mean?

Dave L · 7 Apr 2013 at 08:17

Yes, park the wipers, then undo the nut that secures it to the drive spindle, rock the wiper arm to break the taper and reposition, tighten nut. Test wipers, go to pub. Easy.